10/7/2020
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
REMINDER TO MEDIA: ITD to offer visits today (Wednesday) of new interchange at US-95 and ID-53
Note: ITD reminds journalists that contractor work on the project continues, and that access is restricted. Access will be granted to approved areas at the 11 a.m. event.
COEUR D'ALENE - The Idaho Transportation Department is offering a site visit
of the new interchange at US-95 and Idaho Highway 53 on Wednesday (Oct. 7)
prior to its opening by the end of the month.
Project manager Joey Sprague and other project staff will be available to answer questions and explain the functionality of the single-point urban interchange, which is the first of its kind in North Idaho.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.
Where: Head north on US-95, then turn left to head west on Boekel Road. Once on Boekel Road, take an immediate right to head north on Vernon J. Baker Boulevard. Continue on this road past the barricades until you reach its new intersection with ID-53. Turn right and use the pullout just east of the intersection to park. View picture of the parking area.
Members of the media should RSVP to Gemma Puddy at (208) 292-8515 or gpuddy@langdongroupinc.comand bring a safety vest. Vests will be provided for those who do not have one.